Vatican

Fr. Timothy Radcliffe: Controversial thinker and new Vatican consultant

May 22, 2015

Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, a Dominican priest who led his order for ten years and has stirred controversy in the past for his stance on certain ecclesial issues, was appointed May 16 as a consultor of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
Pope Francis: Fear and joylessness are signs of bad spiritual health

May 21, 2015

In his daily homily on Friday Pope Francis said that Christian communities become “sick” when they live in fear and fail to be joyful – even when times are difficult.
Fr Timothy Radciffe appointed to Vatican post

May 21, 2015

Pope Francis has named Dominican priest Fr Timothy Radcliffe as a consultor of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Vatican Radio announced on May 16.
Tighter security at papal audience as officials test new plans

May 21, 2015

The police presence was noticeably heavier for the regular weekly papal audience on May 13, as Vatican and Italian police forces introduced new security arrangements.
Pope Francis on education of children: 'It is time for parents to return from their exile'

May 21, 2015

Pope Francis continued his series of catechesis on the family at today's General Audience in St. Peter's Square
Pope Francis to parents: Come out of 'exile' and educate your children

May 21, 2015

In his general audience Pope Francis spoke of the essential role parents play in educating their children – a role he said has been usurped by so-called experts who have taken the place of parents and rendered them fearful of making any correction
Pope Francis urges reflection on 'final farewell' from earthly life

May 20, 2015

Everyone would do well to reflect on their "final farewell" from earthly life and on whether they are prepared to entrust themselves and all they will leave behind to God, said Pope Francis
Pope Francis: Are you ready for your final goodbye?

May 20, 2015

In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis focused on many different “goodbyes” that happen during life, and asked whether attendees were ready for the final, most important farewell before going to the Father
Vatican Spokesman explains Pope's 'Angel of Peace' gift to President Abbas

May 19, 2015

Pope Francis' invitation to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to become "an angel of peace" has made headlines around the world
Francis meets with Curia leaders ahead of jubilee year

May 19, 2015

Pope Francis presided this morning over a meeting with the prefects and presidents of the various Congregations and Pontifical Councils of the Holy See. According to the Vatican, the private meeting was in regards to the Jubilee Year of Mercy